Synopses & Reviews
Two narrative themes, that of the heroic, godlike Arthur and of the quest for the mystical Holy Grail, have enchanted readers ever since the Dark Ages. With a wealth of illustrations and specially created color plates, this is a fascinating survey of the origins and merging of these epic themes and stories -- a richly woven tapestry' of myth and legend, of love and desire, of the sacred and profane. Retells five of the traditional stories.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [153]-156) and index.